Philippine Christian University

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

HUMAN GROWTH & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Saturday, 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Reflection on Behaviorism

Submitted by:

Jemelyn M. Aguilar

Submitted to:

Dr. Emily Tangonan

Professor
 REFLECTION ON BEHAVIORISM

Behaviorism is learning theory by the following formula: Stimulus-Response. This

theory is more concerned with the response generated. Input is stimulus and output is
response that produces behavioral changes. It is very important because this section
will be observed and verified empirically, beside stimulus and response. The other thing
that also important, is strengthening (reinforcement). This theory was pioneered by
Pavlov, Edward Lee and Skinner. They describe about the behaviorism and the points
specifically for learning activities are stimulus and responses. This can also be
interpreted as cause and effect. Reinforcement as the way to reach the goal, and is
repeated actions so it will be a habit and then students will be reach their goal.

As a teacher, they must know what subjects can apply by behaviorism theory.
Basically, teachers give specific stimulus what they want and the students will respond.
This is an illustration about the theory, when the teacher wants to teach about the
gamut. Teacher will observe the physical condition of students and also their basic skill.
Then teacher will give learning material as a stimulus and then they will explain about
the material related to gamut. Teacher will explain how to play the music instrument so
the sound will be good to hear. After that, students will provide feedback to the teacher.
Feedback means responses. Because teachers provide materials about the music so
the effect from students, they will response about specific actions. The response is
behavior changes as a result of learning. They will practice playing musical. This is one
of many examples about behaviorism theory applying. There is a word that is drilling.
Drilling is a stimulus from the teacher. Teacher gives the questions to the students.
Students will do the questions. Some questions wrong, so the teacher repeat to give the
questions. Students will be usual and more understand if they will have a test next
time.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Behaviorism Theory:
1. Advantage of Behaviorism Theory:
a. The theory is suitable to applied for children,
Example: repeated something so that is will be habit, there is award that
can be motivation to students.

b. Teachers can be sensitive about the situation of learning.

2. Disadvantages of Behaviorism Theory

a. Teacher centered learning, only oriented the result of observed and
measured.
b. Students only listen to the teacher's explanation in and memorize what is
they heard and seen as an effective way of learning. The use of
punishment as a way to make discipline (skinner theory).

In my opinion, actually behaviorism is good for applied to students. I want to

apply the advantages of this theory. So, how about the advantages? Based on text
above:

1. There is a way to make students active in learning. For example: in drilling,

students make the question related to material, they can exchange one to
other.

2. Sometime, punishment is not bad because not all punishment related with
physical. Giving homework for students who cannot reach the minimum
target, it does will be better.

Reference:

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 Philippine Christian University
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

HUMAN GROWTH & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Saturday, 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Report on Gestalt Learning Theory

Submitted by:

Jemelyn M. Aguilar

Submitted to:

Dr. Emily Tangonan

Professor